FG declares May 29 public holiday
The federal government, on Friday, declared May 29 a public holiday for the inauguration of President-elect, Bola Tinubu.
Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration in Abuja on behalf of the federal government.
The minister said, “Democracy anywhere is an unfinished business and the only way it can keep developing and serve its end of being the vehicle to good governance and the welfare of all the people is by adhering to its tenets of rule of law, support for democratic institutions, promotion of free and responsible press and advancement of the frontiers of freedom for all the people”.
Mr Aregbesola urged Nigerians to also continue to promote ideals of peaceful coexistence and love for their neighbours, noting that Nigeria can only practice democracy and enjoy its dividends in a peaceful environment.
The minister also commended Nigerians for their strident efforts at achieving an unbroken civilian rule and successful change of governments since 1999.
Mr Aregbesola called for support and cooperation for Mr Tinubu’s administration, arguing that “the unbounded energy of the people is the nation’s greatest strength and will take the nation to its greatest height when it is positively deployed in its service.”
He also charged Nigerians to shun any form of violence and other untoward acts, assuring them that with all hands on deck, the future is very bright.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Sport
UCL: Manchester City beat Inter to complete historic treble
Inter pressed fiercely to contain Pep Guardiola’s team in their first competitive match against the Citizens and on the greatest platform possible.
Anti-Corruption
Emefiele freely looted Nigeria’s treasury, sabotaged economy under Buhari, Osinbajo: Laolu Akande
Godwin Emefiele was arrested on Friday.
NationWide
Brain Drain: ‘Native doctors’ will soon be treating Nigerians if…says Mimiko
According to Mr Mimiko, Nigeria may only have native doctors to turn to for treatment if the medical doctors continue to leave the country in droves.
States
Amotekun nabs suspected burglars, cultist in Osun
He said the suspect was arrested by the Amotekun operatives during a routine patrol in Ilesa town.
NationWide
10th NASS: PDP warns against influencing election of leadership
Mr Ologunagba emphasised the legislature’s independence and insisted that members must be allowed to elect their presiding officers.
World
Ted Kaczynski, ‘Unabomber’ terrorist who targeted victims with letter bombs, dies in U.S. federal prison
He was initially kept at federal supermax prison in Colorado for more than two decades before he was moved to a federal prison medical facility in North Carolina.
